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Four Healthcare Assistants at Nuffield Health’s Leeds Hospital have successfully achieved a Foundation Degree from Leeds University as part of a pilot for a new Nursing Associate apprenticeship.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 10 February 2021

We all know stopping smoking is not easy.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

Rob Thomas, has been appointed as Nuffield Health’s new Health Systems Director for the Wales and West health system, leading three hospitals and overseeing 11 Fitness and Wellbeing Centres for the healthcare charity.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Thursday 21 September 2023

In the lead up to International Women’s Day (8 March), we have interviewed some of the inspirational women working at Nuffield Health to discuss the challenges women face today and the women that inspired them. Here we talk to Davina Deniszczyc.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Monday 8 March 2021

Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has announced the appointment of two experienced non-executive directors to its board. The appointments of Tracey Killen and Lee Rochford will further bolster the board’s range of experience and expertise.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 August 2023

Get outside and get the whole family moving this summer with these great tips for fun activities everyone can enjoy from our PT’s Stephen Trussell and Matt Lane-Miller.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Monday 8 July 2019

Going to a gym class for the first time can be daunting. If you feel scared or apprehensive about attending a fitness class alone, you’re not the only one. We’ve put together this practical guide to let you know how bringing a friend along can help.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 7 August 2018

The not for profit organisation has today opened the new Nuffield Health hospital in Cambridge, following a £30 million investment in the building of the new hospital and reworking of the surrounding area. The elegant brick building among the Cambridge cityscape houses a state-of-the-art hospital equipped to the highest standards.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 July 2015

Nuffield Health’s Parkside and Cancer Centre London hospitals in Wimbledon are seeing patients using two new innovative CT scanners that support people with specialist health conditions through advanced technology.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 May 2024

Physiology Programme Lead Jade Kirke explains the impact of smoking and vaping on blood pressure, along with some tips on how to quit.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Friday 5 May 2023

Surgeon Jon Mutimer explains why it's worth checking out that niggling pain.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 February 2019

Helene Donnelly, Nuffield Health’s Head of Safety Culture, has been recognised for her contribution to the NHS by the Nursing Times, as the NHS celebrates its 75th birthday.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 5 July 2023

Over half of gym-going Brits (55%) admit they don’t know what they’re doing at the gym, and many just copy what someone else is doing, according to new research out today from Nuffield Health.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Monday 8 January 2018

Before and after pictures are commonly used to evidence 'successful' cosmetic surgery. But how can you tell if they're an accurate representation?

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Thursday 25 June 2015

Use this quiz to identify your key character strength and find out more about how to use it to your advantage.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 20 September 2016

UK women get little support, advice or treatment for symptoms relating to menopause and hormonal changes, according to new research out today, resulting in one in four women saying they are struggling to cope with aspects of life due to their symptoms.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Friday 17 October 2014

Nuffield Health Woking Hospital has taken delivery of a Mako® robot, which enables consultant surgeons to carry out more precise knee and hip replacements, with patients likely to experience less pain and faster recoveries after the robot-assisted surgery. The Mako® robot highlights the hospital’s ambition to provide local people with access to best-in-class healthcare technology, ensuring they receive a high-quality patient journey.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Monday 10 July 2023

Not only has the pandemic affected children’s education, they’ve also missed out on learning crucial life skills such as how to swim. Ross Harris, National Fitness Development Manager, explains why we should make sure kids are taught swimming and water safety from a young age.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 29 September 2021

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has performed its 2,000th surgery with the Mako® robot, which enables consultant surgeons to carry out more precise knee and hip replacements, with patients likely to experience less pain and faster recoveries.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Thursday 18 April 2024

A girl getting her first period can be a distressing and confusing time. When the menstrual cycle begins, emotions can be difficult to process, and physical symptoms can make it harder for them to maintain healthy activity levels throughout adolescence. All of this can have a negative impact on how young girls view and participate in sport both in and outside school.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 11 October 2023